H.R. 1230 is expected to be considered on the House floor on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, under a suspension of the rules, requiring a two-thirds majority vote to pass.  Rep. Matsui (D-CA) introduced H.R. 1230 on February 26, 2009, and it was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 

H.R. 1230 would authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases. 

In addition, the bill would authorize the Secretary to establish outreach and information programs targeted to minority populations affected by such diseases. 

Lastly, it would authorize the secretary to award grants to researchers to study best practices regarding diagnosis and care.

According to the bill’s author, between 20,000 and 30,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with myelodysplastic syndromes, aplastic anemia, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, and other acquired bone marrow failure diseases. 

As of publication, the Congressional Budget Office had not released a score of H.R. 1230.     

Member concerns:

Some members may be concerned that H.R. 1230 creates new programs and new funding obligations.